Kensei is a five-piece melodic death metal/metalcore band from the West Midlands, UK, forged in the Black Country in 2021. Known for high-energy live performances, heavy riffs, and melodic choruses, they played the New Blood Stage at [Bloodstock Open Air 2024] and released their debut album "With Death I Walk"
Aonach is a four-piece enigmatic metal outfit based in Worcestershire, UK, known for a hard-hitting sound that combines elements of doom, sludge, and stoner metal. Influenced by Sabbath-style riffs, they have been active in the UK metal scene, including performing in the 2026 Metal
Thrash Mob are a Midlands-based UK thrash metal band gaining momentum in the underground scene for their high-energy live shows, frequent touring, and classic '80s-influenced sound. Active in the 2026 UK thrash scene, they are known for playing venues like Scruffy Murphys and supporting acts like Halberd.